Make Connector vs Hungry REST API Monitor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Hungry REST API Monitor has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Make Connector leads in active installations (80K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Make Connector has accumulated 480K+ total downloads while Hungry REST API Monitor has 204.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Make Connector | Hungry REST API Monitor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 2.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 25 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 80K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 480K+ | ◄ | 204 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2021 | 2026 | |
| Age | 5 years | 3 months | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 6.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.6.6 | 1.0.3 |
Rating Breakdown
Make Connector
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Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Make Connector Reviews
Doesn’t work, no error in logs
I’m using it on a website and it fails to create a new post. On other websites it works but in this specific case it just doesn’t and no error message turns up in the log.txt. This has been the case f
Good
v1.6.0 came with some bugs but devs were very fast and responsive to solve the issue and push a new update. Overall, a great plugin.
Crashes posts
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Hungry REST API Monitor Reviews
No reviews yet
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